About Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the newest theme park in the Walt Disney Resort area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Here, families can enjoy attractions related to Disney’s beloved wild animal characters and see some real wild animals in recreations of their natural habitats. Covering 500 acres, the theme park is acredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and offers a 3-hour safari experience called the Wild Africa Trek. Animal Habitats with lions, elephants, gorillas, tamarins, rhinos and tigers are featured in the park and kids can cuddle a variety of species at Affection Section in Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Popular attractions include the roller coaster Expedition Everest, the thrill ride DINOSAUR and the Wildlife Express Train.